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R170 UOD

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,159 mi
Last recorded6,159 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 UOD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 6,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 6,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 6,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 6,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 5,838 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 5,837 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 5,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 5,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 4,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 4,748 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 3,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 3,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 2,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 2,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 1,288 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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R170 UOD is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R170 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R170 UOD is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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